Centralia had lost four straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 6-10-2 to make it five. They lost 17-2 to the Tumwater Thunderbirds. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Thunderbirds this season, with their most recent defeat being a 19-3 loss last Monday.
As for Tumwater, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Thunderbirds, who have now won nine games by six runs or more so far this season.
For Tumwater's part, Sarah Stevens was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Stevens has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Those home runs marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Megan Barrett was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoe Fields, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Centralia is set to take on their familiar foe Shelton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Tumwater will challenge rival Aberdeen at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Thunderbirds 3.1, the Bobcats 0.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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